When I saw this book by Lonely Planet titled Hidden Libraries I couldn't resist checking it out. There are 50 libraries here that would make a good international travel list for those of us who love books. Exotic locations and more.
"Book swap your latest read in a cool 1950s style fridge in New Zealand or hike through the ethereal woodlands of Eas Mor in Scotland where a hidden library in a small log cabin awaits. Each entry shares the library's mission and impact on the local community and offers fascinating stories from its resident caretaker."
Here is an excerpt from the Kenyan mobile library:
"Every morning the Kenyan Library Service prepare three camels for travel. The party consists of a librarian in charge, two assistants and a skilled camel herdsman who knew how to keep the moody beasts healthy and in check. One camel is tasked with carrying a whopping 400 books, another is packed with a tent, reading mat and chairs. The third just waits for one of the other two to fall apart so it could sub for it. They work Monday through Thursday and travel 7 miles in any direction from home base."
Nice photos accompany the stories and it's well worth a browse if you like books and travel. I particularly liked this one of a phone booth library. This one is in Somerset England and according to the book, Queen Camilla has been known to drop off books at these unique box libraries for others to enjoy. There are many other locations in the British Isles which would make a good U.K. travel vacation for a few weeks.
This book is shared with:
Shelleyrae at Book'd Out for the 2025 Nonfiction Reader Challenge. Category: Travel
Readerbuzz for Sunday Salon
Vicki for Monday Mailbox
Joy for British Isles Friday
